DJ Polo, Kool G Rap’s Longtime DJ, Dead

DJ Polo, a legendary figure in Hip-Hop, has reportedly passed away. News broke on July 27, sparking an outpouring of tributes across the music community. While the cause of death remains undisclosed, the Hip-Hop world has united in mourning the loss of this iconic DJ. DJ Polo’s Legacy in the Juice Crew DJ Polo’s journey in Hip-Hop began with Kool G Rap, forming the influential duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo. Together, they released seminal albums like Road to the Riches (1989), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1990), Live and Let Die (1992), and Rated XXX (1996). Their collaboration solidified their place in the annals of Hip-Hop history, particularly within the Juice Crew, a collective that included legends such as MC Shan, Marley Marl, Biz Markie, and Big Daddy Kane. Kool G Rap expressed deep sorrow, sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media. “R.I.P. to a dear friend and a Brother from another Household. He is a Legend to Hip Hop and Juice Crew history. DJ Polo! May Light from the Highest be upon him,” he wrote, alongside a photo of the duo. Tributes Flood In Tributes from across the industry poured in quickly. Eric B., a close friend and...